Chief Operating Officer at FSD Africa

Who we need

Who we need Expertise in operational and financial management is vital for this position. A background in the development field would be advantageous but more important will be your track record in managing resources, creating and driving business systems and processes to deliver against strategic goals. The COO will have lead responsibility for the application of technology and capacity in managing system developments. This is a key leadership position and will involve working effectively about a range of cross-functional teams. To succeed you will need to be agile in thought and action, highly motivated, eager to take responsibility and deliver on a demanding set of outputs.

At a minimum you will have:

• Management experience in an operational role (at least 10 years’ experience)
• Relevant professional qualification (minimum of master’s degree or professional equivalent) – preferable in finance and/or legal
• Strong knowledge of managing and reporting donor resources
• Strong finance and risk management skills
• Experience in HR management
• Excellent communication (written and oral) ability